Solar incentives, net metering and rules by state, explained from official sources.
The residential clean energy credit (section 25D) does not apply to expenditures made after 31 December 2025, and for solar the expenditure is treated as made when installation is complete (IRS). State and utility incentives may still apply.
A billing arrangement where your utility credits electricity your solar system sends to the grid. Rules and credit rates differ by state and utility.
Start with DSIRE (the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency), your state energy office and your utility’s website.
